The courtroom audience is made up of jurors who come to the decision-making
process with a set of expectations about the legal system. Because of socially
influenced stereotypes about how men and women communicate, jurors’ evaluations
of attorneys, witnesses, judges and other participants in the case may differ
depending upon the gender of the communicator. This seminar focuses on the
differences between "masculine" and "feminine" communication
patterns and the credibility assessments associated with those patterns. Learn
about the societal expectations of women as communicators and when violating
expectations can be an advantage in litigation. Discover the gender differences
in communication styles. Explore how communication styles impact judgments
of credibility, and the opportunities and obstacles created by communication
traits.

Unreturned calls, unanswered e-mail, delays in providing documents… Client
behavior? No, rather that of another lawyer. When faced with unprofessionalism,
the challenge is how to respond professionally, maintain effectiveness as an
advocate, and create a relationship for better dealings in the future. This
seminar focuses on the professional standards to which lawyers should aspire.
A lawyer can take a number of effective steps when faced with another’s
unprofessionalism. Gain strategies for dealing with unprofessional conduct,
when and how to seek court intervention, and special problems that affect trial
presentations. When faced with unprofessional behavior, take the lead in setting
a better example.

Oregon Uniform Civil Jury Instructions.The 2008 supplement includes a
new users’ guide, a new introductory instruction and revised precautionary
instruction, revised punitive damages instructions, four new domestic animal
liability instructions, a new trespass-to-land instruction and more.

COMING SOON

Oregon Uniform Civil Jury Instructions
The
2008 supplement will include a new user’s guide, a new introductory instruction
and revised precautionary instruction, revised punitive damages instructions,
four new domestic animal liability instructions, a new trespass to land instruction
and more.

Contract Law in Oregon
From formation to execution, Contract Law in Oregon covers all the basics as
well as the intricacies of this area of law, including law specific to Oregon.

For more information call the OSB Service Desk at (503) 431-6413
or, toll-free in Oregon, (800) 452-8260, ext. 413

Upcoming

January 23
Time Mastery for Lawyers

February 1-8
CLE at Sea: The Eastern Caribbean

February 6, 7
29th Annual Northwest Securities Institute

February 11
The Law Library, featuring Native America, Discovered and
Conquered: Thomas Jefferson,
Lewis & Clark and Manifest Destiny by Robert J. Miller